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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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